GDFA president Dom Schirripa believes it’s essential to develop coaches as they have a major influence over player development and feels Godbier will be a great asset.

“We are keen to get Mick amongst players and coaches and establish a great relationship,” Schirripa said.

“Our aim is to support our clubs to develop coaches and players to be the best they can be. Mick comes with a great wrap sheet, having served a long career in football as both a player and a coach.

“He’s made contributions to football and player development within our associations over many years and has coached at a Local Club, Branch, Riverina and NSW level.”

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Along with taking the role with the GDFA, Godbier is the head coach for U15s NSW Country Girls 2019, Wagga City women first-grade coach 2019 and has also been the coaching and development manager within the South West Slopes region.

“Mick will bring a wealth of knowledge to the role, having under his belt Community Coaching Courses (Grassroots, Skill Training, Senior Certificate), Advanced Licences (Youth C Licence, Senior C Licence) and is currently enrolled to complete FFA B Licence,” Schirripa said.

“Mick is also qualified to deliver Grassroots Coaching Certificates to our local coaches.”

Godbier is looking forward to the challenge of taking on the role.

“I believe my role as a CDM is to strengthen the retention, engagement and development of football across the Association at both the grassroots and representative levels,” Godbier said.

“I’m passionate about football and look forward to working closely with local coaches, assisting them in delivering Coach Education and making Football strong in the Riverina.”

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